2025 Mountain View Art and Wine
It’s no secret. Festival fans around the Bay Area know the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival is the crème de la crème on the Bay Area festival scene.
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Voted “Best Festival in the South Bay” multiple times by readers of Metro and still hitting on all cylinders better than ever, this year’s spectacular 53rd annual festival, September 6-7, promises to be a “Festival Like No Other” more than ever.
FAQs
What is Mountain View Art and Wine Festival?
An authentic and moveable feast for the senses. The cool, vibrant, multicultural Castro Street vibe. It’s Silicon Valley’s World-Class Art, Music & Food Festival, voted Best Festival by Metro readership for more than a decade. The festival is a spectacularly fun celebration of life with a top shelf lineup featuring: 350 of America’s finest artists and craftmakers showing exceptional handcrafted wares Stellar live music on stage and street throughout downtown The Xfinity Pigskin Party Lounge with football and baseball on the giant screen TV Fabulously curated food and drink purveyors with premium wine, sangria, seasonal craft beer, hard cider, seltzer, and signature cocktails Artisan specialty food makers Sensational young performers strut their showstopping stuff on the Mountain View’s Got Talent Meta Community Stage The Kids Funzone with action-packed fun and games, Cornhole tossing game area An organic and green products showcase, health and wellness displays, home and garden exhibits plus awesome sponsor product samples and swag giveaways
When is the Mountain View Art and Wine Festival?
The festival will be held on September 6-7, 2025. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View
Are pets allowed at the event?
Pets are not allowed at the festival. For the safety, comfort, and courtesy of your pets and festival-goers, please leave your pets at home. Large crowds make it a very stressful and dangerous environment for pets.
Can I pay with a credit card at the event?
Yes, we’re fully set up to easily, efficiently and safely process cashless debit and credit card payments at our beverage tents for drinks and glasses. Pay apps are not supported however.
Can I take public transportation to the event?
Yes, Caltrain, VTA Light Rail and Bus service drop off at the Mountain View transit center, the primary festival entrance at Evelyn Avenue and Castro Street.
Is there a dropoff location?
Yes, for Para Transit, Uber, Lyft and other drop-off services, please direct them to Lot 12, located at 490 Bryant Street between California Street and Mercy Street.
Will the event still take place if there is inclement weather?
Mountain View Art and Wine Festival is a rain or shine event.
What is the weather typically like during the event?
The average weather for Mountain View Art and Wine Festival is a pleasant 70 degrees and is historically a sunny month with an average of 25 days of sunshine throughout the month.
Is parking available?
There is several parking lots surrounding the festival permiter and you should have no issue finding parking for you our your staff. We recommend checking google maps before arrival to pick the location that best suits your needs.